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Originally named San Diego Stadium when it was built in 1967, it was named Jack Murphy Stadium from 1980-1997 after the late sportswriter who garnered support for a stadium in the city. Nicknamed “The Murph”, the stadium has hosted two World Series and three Super Bowl games, among other events such as college bowl games and concerts. Currently called Qualcomm Stadium, its nickname has changed to “The Q”, but many still call it by its first nickname.

The Murph has been the home of the Chargers, Padres and college football’s San Diego State Aztecs. The Padres resided in Jack Murphy Stadium for 34 years until moving into a new ballpark located downtown in 2003. The Chargers and Aztecs still play their home games there and will most likely continue to do so until the Chargers either move to Los Angeles or get a new stadium (talks of a new stadium are on-going).

Qualcomm Stadium hosts two college football bowl games in December, the Poinsettia Bowl and the Holiday Bowl.